# Irua (Initiation into adulthood)

An episode of [Matirî Ngemi](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1524475973), 6 Aug 2021, 1 h 27 min.

Audio: https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/d8f60ddb-a731-4b34-adec-21bed74647f5/episodes/ae7f07ef-00e5-43b1-b821-dcee70159ddd/audio/d8584b53-a1fd-4d00-a037-71b2b31036e6/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=0jZnqMA5

In this episode, we discuss Irua, commonly referred to as circumcision. We discuss the history and philosophy of this very important stage in the life of a Mûgîkûyû. This discussion really is a primer for anyone who would like to research, learn and understand Irua, and its esoteric wisdom. Enjoy and share, and provide feedback. Some resources on Irua: (Included are some of the songs that were/are sang during the Irua period) https://mukuyu.wordpress.com/2017/11/08/gikuyu-foundational-teaching-for-initiates/ Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x5uu3HuFJc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5H_CD0_vdA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN8g29_uNrA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ilRCG9yjk

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